Coinspinner (alternatively, The Sword of Chance, or The Sword of Fortune) is one of the Twelve Swords of Power featured in the Books of Swords series by Fred Saberhagen.
History[]
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Appearance[]
Coinspinner is virtually indistinguishable from the other Swords (barring Soulcutter), save for the white dice engraved in its hilt. It is a one-meter, double-bladed Sword with a black hilt, forged by Vulcan from a meteorite. Like the other Swords, Coinspinner retains its edge and luster regardless of use.
Abilities[]
Coinspinner makes the wielder preternaturally lucky. Even sheathed, the Sword has the ability to ensure that its wielder winds up in an advantageous position, even going so far as to cause misfortune to those who wish them harm. The Sword is incredibly unreliable, however, as it is not unusual for it to abruptly disappear and seek out a new owner, often at inconvenient times.
Unlike several of the Swords, Coinspinner does not make a noise when wielded.
Verse[]
From the Song of Swords:
"Who holds Coinspinner knows good Odds
Whichever move he make
But the Sword of Chance, to please the gods,
Slips from him like a snake."